Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

This course covers ascertaining correct operation of communications systems and solving fundamental system problems as met in engineering support work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving techniques, the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements to predictable problems in electronic communication systems.

OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed. Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures. Reports are written outlining system problem and justifying solutions used.

OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work. Safety hazards, which have not previously been identified, are noted and established risk control measures are implemented. The nature of the problem is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken. Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others. Tools, testing devices, and materials needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.

Element:

Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems.

Performance Criteria:

OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures. Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures. Knowledge of fundamental characteristics communication system components and transmission media is applied to solving system problems. Logical approaches are used to solve system problems from measure and calculated values as they apply to communication systems. Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person. Problems are solved without unnecessary damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

Classroom tutorial activities to consolidate the ascertaining correct operation of communications systems and solving fundamental system problems as met in engineering support work functions.

Practical activities to encompass working safely, problem solving techniques, the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements to predictable problems in electronic communication systems.

Work performance simulation projects involving the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements to predictable problems in electronic communication systems.

This is a progressive assessment, the students are required to undertake summate assessments as follows: • Laboratory exercises • Written assignments • Progressive test

Assessment Tasks

Written Test, 40 %

Assignment and work performance simulations projects 55%

Laboratory work 5 %

A Pass in the Learning Unit when evidence of learning is collected according to the requirements as stated at “assessment criteria”. The documentation must be clearly communicated and submitted to supervisor within specified time.